Over the weekend it was left to Scott ("stop the boats") Morrison and Abbott to release details about the latest proposed paid parental leave scheme of Abbott's whilst SSJoe remained in Canberra.
Later in the day he couldn't speak to an incredulous Laurie Oaks about it who was trying to interview him about the impending budget.
Now on the morning show today Scott Morrison (who has obtained Abbott's catholic blessings to possibly become the new treasurer in yet another reshuffle of the deck chairs) has been grilled about his leadership intentions.
Mr Hockey has come under fire for his handling of the previous budget, which was poorly received, and his struggles to move it through the Senate.
Further gaffes, including one which saw him pictured smoking a cigar after outlining a series of proposed austerity measures, have proven damaging for his popularity.
A rising star of the Liberals, Mr Morrison has been widely tipped as seeking the treasurer’s job.
“There’s no shortage of ambition in this place and that is something that can drive people to do good things for the country, as it drives Joe (Hockey) to do good things for the country,” he told TODAY this morning. more
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